Cal Poly Drops 3-Game Series to #7 Oregon State

Mustangs unable to hold late leads, lose 9 of last 13 games

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:53am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the opposing teams.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic final innings as Cal Poly and Oregon State battled in a tightly contested baseball series.Corvallis Today

Cal Poly baseball fell to #7 Oregon State in a 3-game series sweep, despite holding leads in all three games. The Mustangs outhit the Beavers but couldn't close out the victories, dropping to 18-16 on the season.

Why it matters

This series loss is a setback for Cal Poly, who have struggled in recent weeks after a strong start to the season. The Mustangs' inability to protect late leads against a top-10 opponent raises concerns about their ability to compete with elite teams in the Big West Conference.

The details

In the series finale, Cal Poly took a 2-1 lead on solo home runs by Dylan Kordic and Nate Castellon, but Oregon State rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capped by Easton Talt's walk-off RBI single. The Mustangs outhit the Beavers 11-6 but couldn't capitalize.

  • Cal Poly took a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning on Kordic's home run.
  • The Mustangs went up 2-1 in the sixth inning on Castellon's solo shot.
  • Oregon State scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2.

The players

Easton Talt

The Oregon State player who hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Dylan Kordic

The Cal Poly player who hit a solo home run to tie the game at 1-1.

Nate Castellon

The Cal Poly player who hit a solo home run to give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.

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The takeaway

This series loss highlights the challenges Cal Poly faces in competing with top-ranked opponents in the Big West. The Mustangs will need to find a way to close out games and protect late leads if they hope to make a postseason push.